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The knockout phase of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup is officially set, following the conclusion of the final group matches played early Monday morning. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles sealed their passage into the Round of 16 after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Colombia. The result pushed Aliyu Zubairu’s boys to four points from three matches—enough to keep their World Cup dream alive. In the same breath, Norway joined them in the next round after sharing the spoils with Saudi Arabia in another tense 1-1 draw. With the group stage drama behind, focus now shifts to the business end of the…

Super Eagles captain William Troost Ekong has vowed that the team will not give up on their dream of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that the players are still determined to fight until the very end of the qualifiers. Nigeria’s campaign has not gone as planned so far. The three time African champions currently sit third in Group C, three points behind joint leaders Benin Republic and South Africa. With only two matches left to play against Lesotho and Benin Republic, the Super Eagles are walking a tightrope, knowing that only back to back victories will keep…

Argentina delivered a footballing lesson to Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on Wednesday night, October 8, 2025, cruising to a 4–0 win that ended the Nigerians’ FIFA U20 World Cup campaign in brutal fashion. The Round of 16 clash, staged at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile, was one-sided from start to finish as the South Americans showcased the dominance that has made them serial champions at youth level. Nigeria entered the game with cautious optimism after squeezing through the group stage, but that confidence evaporated within minutes. Alejo Sarco struck just two minutes in, converting a clever pass from Dylan Gorosito…

Argentina crushed Nigeria’s Flying Eagles 4-0 on Wednesday night, October 8, 2025, to send them crashing out of the FIFA U20 World Cup in what turned out to be one of the team’s most humiliating defeats in recent years. The round of 16 clash took place at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile, and from the very first whistle, it was clear that the South Americans were in control and ready to show why they remain one of the most successful nations in youth football. The Flying Eagles came into the game with hope after scraping through the group stage,…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Jordi Alba, one of football’s outstanding left-backs, has announced his retirement from professional football, set to conclude at the end of Inter Miami CF’s 2025 MLS season, including any playoff run. The 36-year-old Spaniard, whose dynamic runs and pinpoint crosses defined an era at FC Barcelona, Spain, and Inter Miami, shared the news in an emotional video on his social media accounts, calling it “the right moment to start a new chapter.” Early BeginningsBorn on March 21, 1989, in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia, Jordi Alba Ramos started his football journey at six, joining FC Barcelona’s renowned La…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. The FIFA World Cup, football’s grandest stage, has seen Nigeria’s Super Eagles soar to six appearances since their debut in 1994, etching moments of pride in the nation’s history. From Rashidi Yekini’s iconic goal against Bulgaria to the thrilling upset over Spain in 1998, Nigeria has left its mark. Yet, for a country with such footballing passion, the Super Eagles have also known the sting of absence, missing the global showpiece 16 times since its inception in 1930. As Nigeria fights for a spot in the expanded 2026 tournament, we look back at their World Cup journey…

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has heaped praise on Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali, naming the Italian as the best midfielder in England ahead of Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo. Tonali, who joined Newcastle from AC Milan in a £55 million deal, has quickly established himself as a key figure in Eddie Howe’s side. The 24-year-old played 45 matches in all competitions last season, helping the Magpies secure Champions League qualification and lift the Carabao Cup. Speaking on The Overlap, Scholes admitted he has been particularly impressed by Tonali’s all-round ability and composure, describing him as the complete modern midfielder. “Right…

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that several of his players are struggling with confidence issues, describing the situation as a “self-esteem crisis” following his side’s 0-0 draw with rivals Porto. The Portuguese giants faced off in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season, but the encounter produced few clear-cut chances as both teams settled for a point. The result leaves Benfica four points adrift of league leaders Porto, intensifying pressure on Mourinho as he continues to reshape the team’s mentality and form. Speaking to reporters after the game, Mourinho said his tactical approach was influenced by the…

Four prominent Nigerian football administrators have secured notable positions on key FIFA standing committees. President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has been appointed to the FIFA Men’s Club Competitions Committee, the body responsible for overseeing the structure and governance of international club tournaments. Gusau, who succeeded Amaju Pinnick as NFF President in October 2022, joins other Nigerians who have also earned recognition from the world football governing body. Aisha Falode has been named to the FIFA Media and Communications Committee, while Abdulhakeem Mustapha, SAN, has taken up a role on the FIFA Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Committee.…

Ex-Valencia star Gaizka Mendieta has suggested that Como boss Cesc Fabregas could one day succeed Mikel Arteta as Arsenal’s head coach. Arteta, who took charge of the Gunners in 2019, has guided the North London club to an FA Cup and two Community Shield titles while also transforming them into consistent Premier League contenders. His side has finished as runners-up in each of the last three seasons, narrowly missing out on the title to Manchester City and Liverpool. Speaking to OLBG, Mendieta said he believes Arteta’s success will eventually attract major offers from Europe’s elite clubs, particularly Barcelona. “When Arteta…